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Sue Chung

Sue Chung, Health Guide

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Health and Beauty Writer - Active 2007 - 2009

Skin Cancer in Children and Teens: What You Can Do to Prevent It

There's good news and there's bad news and then some more good news in the fight against skin cancer. The good news: In a recent study by the National Cancer Institute's Division of Cancer Epidemiology & Genetics, doctors noticed that young men between the ages of 15 and 39 are not experiencing any significant rises in the number of new... Read moreChevron
Miss A

Miss A, Health Guide

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Some Actors Giving Botox A Bad Rap

The face is an actor's instrument. The subtle movements can speak volumes to theatre goers. When an actor takes BOTOX ® too far, the audience can become distracted wondering whether or not the eyebrows are actually able to move to express the emotion of the particular scene. Salon.com film critic Stephanie Zacharek, in her review of the film,... Read moreChevron
posted 07/01/2009, comments (0)|
Kevin Berman, MD

Kevin Berman, MD, Health Guide

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Dermatologist

Melanoma Rates Increase Among Young Women

The official news from the federal health officials is not good for younger women: the numbers for that demographic group are rising at an alarming rate for melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer.  At the same time, cases for younger men have leveled off.   Statistics show that since 1980 melanoma cases for younger women have... Read moreChevron
posted 06/08/2009, comments (0)|
Dr. Hema Sundaram

Dr. Hema Sundaram, Health Guide

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Cosmetic Dermatologist

Which Fillers Are The Most Safe and Effective?

An FDA hearing last November in suburban Maryland, minutes away from one of my offices, focused on the safety of dermal fillers both before and after they enter the marketplace[1]. Specific topics of discussion included approved versus unapproved uses of fillers, the appropriate qualifications and training for those who inject fillers, special... Read moreChevron
Kevin Berman MD

Kevin Berman MD, Health Guide

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Study says cathelicidin and SCTE are potential causes of Rosacea

Hi everyone. Today, we are going to deviate a bit from our usual discussion regarding skin cancer and talk about some new and exciting research regarding rosacea. Rosacea is a very common skin condition, usually affecting people with fair skin. The hallmark of rosacea is the "rosey cheek" appearance wherein people look as if they have... Read moreChevron
posted 11/14/2007, comments (0)|

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